Vocabulary is an important part of SBI Clerk, SBI PO, SSC CGL and other exams. A major portion of the question paper tests your knowledge on vocabulary. To help you prepare, Testbook brings you a list of commonly asked words in any competitive exam. What’s more, we also serve you with some easy tricks up your sleeve to remember these words and ace your paper. Download the PDF to revise later. Here’s Word Power Made Easy PDF Capsule 61.

Dubious (adjective)

Hindi translation: संदिग्ध

Meaning: Doubtful

Memory Tip: Du + bious→Dusre (others) + Bias→दुसरो + bias→दुसरो के bias देख के, मुझे results dubiousलगा
Use in Sentence: The relics were of dubious origins, even though the certificate produced by the museum claimed they were original 7th century Greek artefacts.

Discreet (adjective)

Do not confuse with: Discrete

Hindi translation: मौनावलंबीORविचारशील

Meaning: Being careful to avoid revealing a secret OR Using good judgement

Memory Tip: Dis + screet → This + Secret → You need to be discreet to keep this secret.
Use in Sentence: The officers were discreet with the media as they went about gathering evidence related to the sensitive murder case.

Coarse (adjective)

Hindi translation: खुरदराORअशिष्ट

Meaning: Rough OR Rude/Vulgar

Memory Tip: Coir products are coarse.

Use in Sentence: You should abstain from coarse speech – it will not help you with the people if you want to become a good politician.